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London - 2026 Global Markets Graduate Analyst - Sales

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a 2026 graduate or recent grad with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and a passion for capital markets. Previous experience and proactiveness are essential.
  • You will execute trades, manage short-term risks, analyze market opportunities, develop trading reports, provide market commentary, and create tools for market analysis.

Requirements

  • To join the Global Markets Graduate programme, you must be completing your degree course in 2026 (or be within two years of graduating) and have:
  • Finance, Economics or Engineering background is not a requirement
  • Methodical, logical, systematic and solution-driven approach
  • Creativity and willingness to challenge and innovate
  • Strong drive to exceed expectations and take initiative
  • Great multitasking and time management skills
  • Strong analysis and judgement
  • Meticulous accuracy with a keen eye for detail
  • Confident verbal communication skills
  • Team player
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Additional languages are an advantage
  • Excellent academic background, minimum 2:1 or equivalent in Bachelor’s degree
  • Keen interest and basic understanding in Capital Markets
  • Strong desire and capacity to learn
  • Strong mathematical, analytical & quantitative skills are advantageous
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Proficient with MS Office tools, including Excel (any additional computer skills/coding are an advantage)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of professionalism
  • Previous internship or work experience
  • Pro-activeness

Responsibilities

  • Trade execution and short-term risk management
  • Aid trading activities by analysing opportunities, producing research and market analysis
  • Trading report development and evaluation of trading strategies and their appropriateness for our customers
  • Market commentary and analysis for internal and external distribution
  • Develop modelling tools for markets analysis

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the 2026 Global Markets Graduate Analyst - Sales position?

The main purpose of this position is to provide consistent client service and innovative solutions for investment, hedging, and financing opportunities while developing expertise in the Global Markets area from Day 1.

What type of candidates is BNP Paribas looking for?

BNP Paribas is looking for candidates who are completing their degree course in 2026 (or within two years of graduating) with a methodical, logical, and solution-driven approach, creativity, strong multitasking skills, and keen analysis and judgement.

Is a finance, economics, or engineering background required to apply for this program?

No, a finance, economics, or engineering background is not a requirement for joining the Global Markets Graduate program.

What skills and qualifications are advantageous for applicants?

Strong mathematical, analytical, and quantitative skills, along with proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel, are advantageous. Previous internship or work experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a capacity to learn are also beneficial.

How long is the holiday allowance for employees?

Employees receive a generous holiday allowance of at least 26 days, plus bank holidays, with options to buy and sell holidays.

Are there opportunities for volunteering within the company?

Yes, BNP Paribas provides four volunteering days each year, and in 2023, employees contributed over 18,000 hours of volunteering across the UK.

What type of training and development opportunities does BNP Paribas offer?

BNP Paribas offers comprehensive training, talent programs, mentoring, career days, and in-house career tools to support employee development and skill adaptation.

Is the BNP Paribas work environment committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity for all employees.

Can I apply for more than one Graduate program in a year?

No, you may only apply for one Graduate program per academic year, selecting from Global Banking, Global Markets, Technology, or Securities Services.

Where will the successful candidates for this Graduate program be located?

Successful candidates for this Graduate program will be considered for the London location only.

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Mission & Purpose

more than 190,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.